About Shri Avanindra Singh
Shri Avanindra Singh is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2002 batch, West Bengal cadre. Shri Avanindra Singh joined the service through Direct Recruitment, via the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Shri Avanindra Singh's domicile state on record is Uttar Pradesh.
Over 24 years of service, Shri Avanindra Singh has held 15 recorded postings across 12 locations. Past roles include Secretary, Agri & Fisheries; Director, Land Records West Bengal; Chief Executive Officer, Kolkata Metro Dev Auth West Bengal. The longest single tenure was 3y 9m as Director, Land Records West Bengal.
Shri Avanindra Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Labour Deptt West Bengal, a position held since 19 July 2024. Across the career, postings have averaged 1y 7m each.
Shri Avanindra Singh's educational qualifications on record include Electrical Engg. from B.Tech.. The officer has completed 5 recorded training programmes during service.
Career Facts
Personal Details
Education
| S.No. | Degree | University / Institution | Subject | Division | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -- | B.Tech. | Electrical Engg. | First | -- |
Central Deputation Details
Career Strip
Proportional view — each block is a posting, sized by tenure.
Experience Details
| S.No. | Designation | Ministry/Dept & Location | Cadre / Centre | Sector | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secretary | Labour Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Labour & Employment / Labour | 19/07/2024 - Till-Date |
| 2 | Secretary | Agri & Fisheries | Cadre (AIS) | Agriculture & Cooperation / Fisheries | 02/06/2022 - 14/07/2024 |
| 3 | Director | Land Records West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Records | 01/09/2018 - 01/06/2022 |
| 4 | District Electoral Officer | West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Law and Justice / Elections | 01/09/2018 - 01/06/2022 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | Kolkata Metro Dev Auth West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Urban Development / Development Authority | 15/01/2018 - 01/09/2018 |
| 6 | Commissioner | School Edu Deptt | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Divisional Admn | 25/05/2016 - 14/01/2018 |
| 7 | Jt Secy | Transport Deptt West Bengal | Cadre (AIS) | Transport / Transport | 28/01/2013 - 25/05/2016 |
| 8 | District Collector | Land Acquisition Deptt Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Land Acquision | 26/11/2012 - 19/03/2013 |
| 9 | District Collector | Kolkata | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 28/08/2012 - 26/11/2012 |
| 10 | District Magistrate | Purulia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2011 - 28/08/2012 |
| 11 | District Magistrate | Purulia | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 01/01/2010 - 31/12/2010 |
| 12 | Chief Executive Officer | Urban Dev Deptt Jalpaiguri Dev Auth Siliguri | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Development Admn | 29/01/2009 - 01/01/2010 |
| 13 | Additional District Magistrate | Bardhaman / Burdwan | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / District Admn | 22/11/2006 - 29/01/2009 |
| 14 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 01/07/2006 - 22/11/2006 |
| 15 | S D O | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | Land Revenue Mgmt & District Admn / Sub Divisional Admn | 21/07/2004 - 01/07/2006 |
| 16 | On Training | Cadre (AIS) | Cadre (AIS) | N.Applicable/N.Available / NA. | 02/09/2002 - 21/07/2004 |
Mid Career Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Mid Career Programme for IAS Officers - Phase III | 29/04/2013 | 21/06/2013 |
| 2 | 2018 | 13th Round Phase IV Mid Career Training Programme | 24/09/2018 | 19/10/2018 |
In-Service Training
| S.No. | Year | Training Name | Institute | City | Duration (Weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Domestic Training
| S.No. | Year | Name | Subject | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Foreign Training
Awards & Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Which cadre does Shri Avanindra Singh belong to?
Shri Avanindra Singh is an IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, batch of 2002, with Uttar Pradesh as the domicile state.
What is Shri Avanindra Singh's age?
Shri Avanindra Singh is 54 years old, born on 15 November 1971.
What is Shri Avanindra Singh's current posting?
Shri Avanindra Singh is currently serving as Secretary, Labour Deptt West Bengal since 19 July 2024.
How many years has Shri Avanindra Singh served as an IAS officer?
Shri Avanindra Singh has 24 years of service in the Indian Administrative Service.
How many postings has Shri Avanindra Singh held?
Shri Avanindra Singh has held 15 distinct postings over their career, across 12 locations.
What is Shri Avanindra Singh's longest single posting?
The longest tenure Shri Avanindra Singh held in one role was 3y 9m as Director, Land Records West Bengal.
What is Shri Avanindra Singh's educational qualification?
Shri Avanindra Singh holds the following qualification: B.Tech..
How was Shri Avanindra Singh recruited to the IAS?
Shri Avanindra Singh was recruited through Direct Recruitment via the UPSC Civil Services Examination.
